A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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This article examines some commonly found cat
Aim To describe the experiences of nurse practitioner (N
Background This article examines the difficulties that n
Nurse prescribing raises complex issues, incl
In response to the government’s strategic int
The diagnosis of diabetes can have a deep and
The risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency
Cannulation is a procedure that is increasingly being performed by nurses, therefore it is important that they are aware of the complications associated with care and management.
Aim This study sought to elicit the views of psychiatric nurses in the United States on various aspects of nurse prescribing, with the aim of informing UK nurses about future problems and possible solutions.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, with levels of between 4 and 10 per cent reported (Dunaif 1995, Norman e
Background Effective pain management following day surgery is a challenging issue. For the majority of patients severe pain is uncommon. However, a number of patients experience considerable pain following discharge.
The administration of intramuscular injections is a common nursing intervention in clinical practice. This article aims to raise awareness of the use of the ventrogluteal site for administering intramuscular injections.
Although there is no agreement about the size of the problem, there is evidence that critically ill children are more at risk of pressure ulcers than the general paediatric population.
